Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2026

About This Scholarship

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully funded program offered by the Government of South Korea for international students. It covers tuition fees, living stipend, airfare, health insurance, and research support. Applications for the 2026 intake are currently open through embassy and university tracks.

Scholarship Benefits

Tuition fees fully covered

Monthly stipend

Airfare allowance

Health insurance

Korean language training support

Eligibility Requirements

International student from eligible country

Bachelor’s degree for Master’s level

Master’s degree for PhD level

Strong academic records

Meet Korean embassy/university requirements

How to Apply

Choose the embassy track (apply through Korean Embassy in your country) or university track (apply through participating Korean universities)

Visit the official GKS portal or your local Korean Embassy website

Prepare required documents (CV, transcripts, letters of recommendation, study plan/research proposal)

Submit your application before the deadline

Attend interview (if required by track)

Wait for selection results

Visit Official Application Portal

Disclaimer: Always verify scholarship details on the official website before applying. Information is provided for guidance only. FundedWorld is not affiliated with any scholarship organisation.

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